Our Team
RKM Research and Communications prides itself on recruiting the best talent from a diverse pool of qualified candidates. By hiring analyst staff from many backgrounds—not simply market research—RKM Research and Communications connects you and your project with the insight and creativity that comes from the unique excellence of a multi-disciplinary team.
R. Kelly Myers, Ph.D. (ABD)
President and Chief Analyst
Kelly is originally from Kent, Ohio, and he attended graduate school at the University of New Hampshire and founded RKM in 1996. Kelly enjoys gaining new insight into human behavior by playing, listening and learning from his kids. He spends his free time fixing up his home and playing with power tools.
email: kmyers@rkm-research.com
Kara Clarke, MS
Partner and Chief Operations Officer
Kara is originally from Hanover, New Hampshire. She was graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in Psychology and received a master's degree from the University of Illinois in 1995. With over 15 years of research experience—ranging from interviewer to Chief Operations Officer—Kara remains passionate about continuous quality improvement and organizational efficiency. Kara likes to spend her free time working on home improvement projects and spending time with her family and her dog, a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Ollie.
email: kclarke@rkm-research.com
Senior Analyst
Mark is originally from Brunswick, Maine. He joined RKM in 2006. A graduate of Vassar College, with a B.A. in English Literature, Mark enjoys reading and traveling in his spare time.
email: mrooney@rkm-research.com
Associate Analyst
Stephanie, who grew up in a military family, has a geographically diverse experience growing up in Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, Wyoming, Virginia, and New Mexico. She has also spent time in Australia and New Zealand where she became a certified scuba diver and witnessed the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef first hand. A recent graduate of Colgate University, with a BA in Experimental Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology, Stephanie also enjoys music and dance.
email: swoodard@rkm-research.com
Research Assistant
Samantha is a native of Hollis, New Hampshire. She joined RKM the summer of 2008 after graduating from Keene State College with a B.A. in Social Science. In her spare time Samantha loves playing with her dog, Cheyenne. She also has a passion for cooking, being active outside and enjoying the company of her friends and family.
email: sratta@rkm-research.com
Director of Human Resources
Linda is from Berwick, Maine. She joined RKM in 2003 after 13 years with the University of New Hampshire. She has a B.A. in Human Resource Management and finds the interaction with people the most interesting and exciting part of her job. She is an avid kayaker and enjoys spending time with her daughter Erica and her two dogs, Morgan and Elliot.
email: lcorliss@rkm-research.com
Office Manager
Rick is a native Mainer and currently resides in Berwick, Maine, with his wife and step son. He joined RKM in the spring of 2008 after nearly 20 years in public service. In his spare time Rick owns and operates an entertainment company that provides DJ and Karaoke services to the Seacoast area. He also enjoys listening to music, boating and riding his motorcycle. Rick treasures his time spent with family and friends and his dog Cocoa.
email: rderochemont@rkm-research.com
Evening Team Leader
Kathi resides in Dover, New Hampshire, with her husband David. She joined RKM in May of 2007. Kathi enjoys interacting with RKM's diverse data collection unit. In her in free time she enjoys traveling with her husband, visiting family and reading.
email: kkelly@rkm-research.com
Daytime Team Leader / Administrative Assistant
Lindsay is a life-long resident of Cape Neddick, Maine. She joined RKM in July of 2003. In her free time Lindsay enjoys kayaking, spending time with family and friends and watching movies with her two Chihuahuas, Bella and Oz.
email: lcrowell@rkm-research.com
